Bulls Dragged Down River In Mexican Fiesta From all-creatures.org
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Honorable Officials:

I am dismayed the annual "Fiesta de la Virgen de la Candelaria," in
Tlacotalpan, Veracruz, still features the public torture and death of six bulls.
On February 1, participants in boats drag six roped bulls down a river for the "Embalse
de Toros." The frightened animals are then harassed in the streets until too
physically and mentally depleted to resist.

This is the 21st Century, yet the governor of Veracruz endorsed last year's
"Embalse de Toros" and tourism authorities continue to promote it. Vulgar images
emerged on Mexican television, including a bull so terrified he tried to smash
his way out of a pen. Another bull nearly drowned in the river.

I cannot tour or otherwise support any society that condones the senseless
brutalization of animals. I call upon officials to forbid the use of animals in
the "Fiesta de la Candelaria," as well as other fiestas.

Please amend Mexican law to cover animals sacrificed for amusement or
religion. I urge you to enforce stronger animal protection laws that shield
animals from all forms abuse, including barbaric rituals. Anyone who victimizes
animals should be prosecuted and punished.

Tradition, entertainment and recreation do not justify animal cruelty. Please
work with local authorities to permanently ban the use of animals in the "Fiesta
de la Candelaria."

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